

Dermatology
Kristen Higgins, MD
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Higgins is a board-certified dermatologist. She received her medical degree form Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte and a dermatology residency at the prestigious University of Virginia. Dr Higgins is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and works in both our Charlotte/Cotswold and Gastonia/Cox Rd. offices.
22+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education & Training
- Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
- Residency: Carolinas Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
- Residency: University of Virginia (Dermatology)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Medical Dermatology
Conditions & Treatments
AcneAtopic DermatitisSkin CancerPsoriasisAutoimmune Skin Diseases
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Experience
22+ years in practice